Sir Richard Grobham Howe, 3rd Baronet facts for kids
Sir Richard Grobham Howe (born around 1651, died 1730) was an important English landowner and politician. He was known as the 3rd Baronet, which is a special title passed down in families, similar to a knight but inherited. Sir Richard represented different areas in the English and British Parliament for many years, from 1679 to 1727. He was a member of the Tory political party.
Early Life and Family
Richard Grobham Howe was the son of Sir Richard Grobham Howe, 2nd Baronet, and his mother, Lucy St John. He studied at Christ Church, Oxford University, starting in 1667. In 1673, he married Mary Thynne.
A Career in Parliament
Sir Richard Grobham Howe became a Member of Parliament (MP) in 1679. An MP is a person chosen by voters to represent them in Parliament, where laws are made for the country.
He first represented the area of Hindon in 1679. He was elected without anyone running against him, which means he was "returned unopposed." Later, he also represented Tamworth.
In 1690, Sir Richard became the MP for Cirencester. He continued to be elected for this area in 1695. He was known for his strong beliefs and often voted against ideas he didn't agree with. For example, he voted against a plan to set the price of guineas (a type of coin) in 1696.
He later became an MP for Wiltshire, a larger area, in 1701. He won this election, but lost the next one that same year. However, he was elected again for Wiltshire in 1702.
When his father passed away in 1703, Richard inherited the title of Baronet, becoming the 3rd Baronet.
As an MP, he worked on important issues. In 1709, he helped create a bill to prevent bribery during elections, making sure elections were fair. He also worked to help people who had invested in a company called the Company of Mine Adventurers.
Sir Richard was re-elected for Wiltshire in 1710 and was seen as a "worthy patriot" because he helped to find problems in the government. He also opposed continuing wars. In 1711, he helped prepare a bill to reorganize the Company of Mine Adventurers.
He was elected again in 1713 and supported a bill about trade with France. In 1714, he worked on a bill to repair roads in Wiltshire, which was important for travel and trade.
He continued to serve as an MP for Wiltshire in 1715 and 1722. During these years, he often disagreed with the Whig government, which was the main political party in power at the time. He did not run for election in 1727.
Death and Legacy
Sir Richard Grobham Howe passed away on July 3, 1730, and was buried in Great Wishford. He did not have any children. His main properties in Wiltshire and Gloucestershire were left to his cousin, John Howe.
